Production Supervisor

Brook + Whittle•Guilford, CT

10d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The production supervisor collaborates with others to plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, as well as recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. In addition, will run the UTECO press as needed. Brook & Whittle is a fast-growing company with strong potential for career growth. We are a leading prime label printer offering packaging solutions for highly decorated shrink, film, and paper pressure sensitive products. We are highly innovative, developing new technologies and solutions to our customers’ requests and needs; our skilled employees operate some of the most advanced presses in the market and we offer superior artwork. Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We are a very diverse workforce that we celebrate as well; we reward good performance through our recognition program, our advancement opportunities and our pay structures. We welcome you to consider being part of this great team.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
3+ years of experience in a production environment.
Willing and able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the role
Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with customers and leadership.
Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Degree in business, management, logistics or a related field preferred.
Previous experience in quality management and lean manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and develop team members and hold them accountable.
Uphold B+W policies and procedures.
Balance quality, productivity, cost, and safety to achieve all established goals.
Lead the production team to continuously improve operations performance.
Manage production performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to production / plant manager.
Collaborate widely to optimize performance of entire B+W operation.
Perform accident investigations.
Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
Maintain security of the facility.
Review job performance of team members and provide constructive feedback.
Communicate with other departments regarding job status and press schedule.
Perform all essential job functions in accordance with company policies and safe operating procedures.
Participate in department meetings, training, and continuous improvement events.
Serve as an example of what our company values most: innovation, respect, integrity, creativity and collaboration.
Work together professionally in a team environment with co-workers and other department personnel.
Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for department as needed.
Understand and support all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations associated with Brook & Whittle and the Pressroom Department.
Work directly with all press operators to ensure jobs are run to customer’s critical to quality requirements.
Represent operations during Customer Press Approvals.
Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing techniques to implement process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
Review Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure area is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.